Summary
The New York Mets are considering trading for Luis Robert Jr., an outfielder from the Chicago White Sox. Robert is a talented player but has struggled with injuries. The team hopes his performance will improve if surrounded by strong teammates.
Key Facts
- The New York Mets are looking to strengthen their outfield after trading away key players.
- Juan Soto is currently the only consistently performing outfielder on the Mets.
- Luis Robert Jr. is a top outfielder but has had issues with injuries.
- Robert has a $20 million club option for the next season and another for 2027.
- He played more than 120 games only once in his career, achieving All-Star status in that year.
- Despite struggling last season, Robert finished strong with improved batting performance in his last 31 games.
- The Mets hope playing with stars like Francisco Lindor and Marcus Semien could help Robert perform better.
